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Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal

Differential Side Retainer Oil Seal

INSPECTION
Check leakage of gear oil from the differential side retainer oil seal part. If there is oil leakage, replace with a new oil seal, and check drive shaft.

REPLACEMENT
1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug using TORX BIT T70, and drain the differential gear oil completely.





3. Replace with a new gasket and tighten the drain plug using TORX BIT T70.





4. Remove the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)
5. Separate the front drive shaft from transmission.
6. Remove the differential side retainer oil seal.

NOTE:
^ Be sure to replace the differential side retainer oil seal after the procedure of removing the front drive shaft from transmission.
^ When removing the oil seal, using the ST 398527700 PULLER ASSY. Also when using a flat tip screwdriver, be careful not to scratch the differential side retainer
7. Using the ST, install the differential side retainer by slightly tapping with a plastic hammer.
ST 18675AA000 DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL INSTALLER

NOTE:
Apply oil to the oil seal lips.





8. Install the front drive shaft.
ST 28399SA010 OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
9. Install the front and center exhaust pipe. (Non-turbo model)
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Pour gear oil through the gauge hole.